Burglaries, Warrenpoint
12 Apr 2009
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following two burglaries in the Warrenpoint area on Saturday evening, 11 April.
In the first incident it's believed two males entered the home of an elderly lady at Well Road by prising open a side door at around 7.30pm.
The pair searched the downstairs of the property before proceeding upstairs. It's believed the pair made off when they entered a bedroom where the occupant was in bed.
At this time it's thought a cheque book may have been taken.
At approximately 7.40pm it was reported a house at Clonallon Gardens had been entered and a rear door smashed. It's not yet known if anything was taken.
Police are investigating a possible link between the incidents and are keen to speak to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area this evening. They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who noticed two males, described as approximately 18/19 years old, both wearing black body warmers with lighter coloured tops underneath travelling in a dark coloured car. The number to call is 0845 600 8000. Information about crime can also be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.
